Rainy Day Fun in Columbia

Don't let the rain ruin your day. There's still plenty of fun things to do during the month of March.


Explore Nightlife Spots For Painters, Dog Lovers, Gamers, and More

Whether your tastes run to enjoying a beer while you play fetch with Fido, sipping wine while you paint, or nursing a Donkey Kong cocktail during a pinball match, welcome to a whole new world of entertaining nightlife.


Bridge over creek on the Katy Trail in Missouri

Celebrate a Heart Healthy February

Take care of your heart at these places in Columbia.


Old photo of Ann Hawkins Gentry

January 21, 1791

Birthday of pioneering Ann Hawkins Gentry of Columbia. Wife of soldier and adventurer, Richard Gentry, mother of thirteen children, widowed in war, and only the second woman in American history to serve as a postmistress (which she did for twenty-seven years in Columbia).


colorful hand prints painted on a wall

Salus Populi: A Safe Place for Kids

Rainbow House provides a safe and loving space for children and families in crisis.


Dancers standing on their toes in 80's style clothing and sunglasses at Missouri performing arts center

January/February Events Worth the Drive

Our picks include a film festival, an ice carnival, and a dance group performing to songs by the Beatles.


Old phone being displayed in Missouri Museum

December 18, 1877

Long distance telephone service began in Missouri. The first line ran between Jackson and Cape Girardeau. St. Louis-Hannibal and Columbia-Rocheport were connected within months.


Yellow Dog Bookshop in Columbia Missouri

Cozy Up with a Good Book

Find the perfect winter reading material at Columbia bookshops.


World State Fair in Missouri

2019 Discover the Best of Missouri Life Awards

You voted. We counted. Now you can discover some best-kept secrets and surprises around the state in eight different categories, such as culture, destinations, food, lore and legend, and more.


Christmas Carolers performing on Main Street in St. Charles for it's annual Christmas Traditions Shopping Season

November/December Events Worth the Drive

Our top picks from around the state.